M3.0 earthquake — 25 km ESE of Avalon, CA
An magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred 25 km ESE of Avalon, CA on Sep 12, 2026 at 11:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 14 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M3.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 14.3 km |
| Coordinates | 33.263, -118.072 |
| Time | Sep 12, 11:11 UTC |
| Location | 25 km ESE of Avalon, CA |
| USGS event ID | ci41545872 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 | 1 km | Sep 12, 11:13 UTC | 26 km ESE of Avalon, CA |
| M2.6 | 3 km | Sep 12, 11:03 UTC | 27 km ESE of Avalon, CA |
| M3.1 | 68 km | Sep 6, 07:13 UTC | 4 km SSE of Compton, CA |
| M2.7 | 77 km | Sep 12, 07:34 UTC | 5 km E of Lennox, CA |
| M2.6 | 78 km | Sep 12, 11:32 UTC | 4 km ESE of Inglewood, CA |
| M2.5 | 167 km | Sep 12, 05:46 UTC | 6 km SSW of Ojai, CA |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.